Seven times the sum of a number and 2 is equal to 9

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Cuiqs · Answer 1 · 2019-07-13T12:59:54+0000

Let x = a number

7(x + 2) = 9

Then we solve for x. First, distribute:

7x + 14 = 9

Subtract 14 from both sides:

7x = -5

Divide by 7 on both sides:

x= (-5)/(7)

The number is then -5/7.

Seven times the sum of a number and 2 is equal to 9

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